Martini Straight Up
A martini is traditionally a vodka based cocktail. A twist of lime or a splash of raspberry and you get a delicious concoction! In bar tending, this is one of the first cocktails an enthusiast learns. There are many variations of the drink and the name martini straight up is given to the cocktail when it is shaken or stirred and has a lot of ice in it. In this variation of the drink the concoction is strained and served with frill and garnish in a stemmed martini glass. The straight up refers to the flavoring agent and it's the blend with the base spirit.
A martini straight up stands in contrast with any other cocktail or variation of martini that is served neat or as unmixed liquor. In the latter the drink is usually served even without any water! Unlike the neat drinks, a straight up is milder and more pleasant in aroma, flavor and visual appeal. Also unlike other cocktails the martini straight up is specially served in tall, specially crafted martini saucers and glasses with open or closed rims, depending on the flavor in question. The idea is to make the most of the flavoring agent and vodka combo.
Usage of terms such as neat and straight up by bar patrons and bartenders simply refers to the use of diluting agents or the absence of them. Relatively unambiguous, the martini straight up is always served chilled; even the glasses are pre-chilled! Lots of ice, cold additives and chilled glasses rimed with a range of garnishes from cracker crumbs to crushed sugar give this drink a lot of attitude. In many bar tending guides the term 'straight up' refers to a drink that is chilled and served without ice, but in both definitions the commonality is the additives to the base spirit.
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